Omtech SH-G1610 User Manual page 19

A Cover
B Viewing Window
C Y-Axis Rail
D X-Axis Rail
Laser Head
E
Workbed
F
Indicator Lights
G
H Emergency Stop
I Laser Key
J Reset
K Control Panel
L Ammeter
Pass-Through Doors
M
N Front Access Door
Back Upper Rear Access
O
Door
Main Power Switch
P
Q Exhaust Vents
R Back Bottom Access Door
The cover provides access to the main bay for placing and retrieving materials, as
well as fixing the laser path alignment and other maintenance. Power to the laser is
automatically cut when the cover is opened.
The polycarbonate window is shielded to protect you and others from the laser and its
reflection, allowing monitoring of the engraving process. However, you should never
stare continuously at the laser during operation, even through the window.
The Y-axis rail supports the movement of the X-axis rail up and down the workbed.
The X-axis rail holds the 2nd mirror and supports the movement of the laser head left
and right across the workbed.
The laser head holds the 3rd mirror, the focus lens, the red dot guidance, and the air
assist outlet.
The workbed can be adjusted in height to fit thinner and thicker materials, as well as
adjusted between the aluminum and honeycomb platforms. This is also where the
accessories pack is located when the engraver first arrives.
These indicator lights indicate the machine state: yellow in standby, green during
active lasing, red for errors.
This button immediately cuts all power to the laser tube in the event of an emergency.
This lock turns the laser power supply on and off, helping ensure that only approved
operators can use your engraver.
This button turns on the laser power supply after inserting the laser key.
Press it when turning on the machine; Press it after the emergency is over to restore
laser power to your machine or after temporarily opening and closing the cover or the
front access door.
No need to press it when turning off the machine.
The control panel offers hands-on control of the engraving process, including manual
movement of the laser head and fi ring of the laser.
This ammeter controls and displays the current used by the laser tube in mA. The
knob to its right is its master control for the laser's power settings. This ammeter can
also fire the laser in bursts by pressing the TEST button.
Make sure the knob is always turned completely clockwise to MAX to
enable the software to use the engraver's full power range. When it is
turned completely clockwise to MAX, it is recommended to use settings
from 10%–70% in the SOFTWARE of the maximum rated power to enjoy
optimal performance and longevity. Partly turning the knob reduces the
SOFTWARE's power settings proportionately.
These doors open to allow larger pieces of material to be fed through the workbed.
Additional care must be taken to avoid seeing or suffering exposure to the laser beam
and its reflection.
This door provides access to the waste hopper for easy cleanup after each project.
This door opens to the laser bay, holding the laser tube and its connections.
This switch controls the main power supply to the machine.
With the exhaust fans, the gases and airborne debris from the worktable can be sent
out to an air purifier through these vents and exhaust pipes.
This door provides access to the air pump for easier maintenance.
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